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Drinking 1/2 lemon with water each day (morning and evenning total 1 lemon) any side effect ?

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Dr. Charles Lockhart answered

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Maybe: Lemons contain strong amounts of citric acid and may damage the enamel coating of the teeth. People who suck lemons directly usually lose the enamel of their upper front teeth over time and increase sensitivity as a result.

Answered 9/20/2013

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